Welcome to our Plaza Resort & Spa

Daytona Beach’s Grand Resort

“Daytona Beach’s Grand Resort” is the Plaza Resort & Spa. An oasis of tranquility amidst bustling Daytona Beach activities, the Plaza has charmed guests for over 125 years.

Crowned with her trademark clock tower, the Plaza majestically stands above a traffic-free stretch of Daytona Beach. Conveniently located within walking distance to the Ocean Center and the Oceanwalk Center, The Plaza is close to shopping opportunities, restaurants, and local attractions.

Awaken to fresh ocean breezes in one of our 323 classically appointed and spacious guestrooms. Whether you’re a corporate traveler, vacationing family, or a couple seeking a romantic escape, The Plaza provides a classic backdrop that exudes style and warm hospitality.

Daytona Lagoon

Visit Daytona Lagoon, and spend an exciting day with the family enjoying both wet & dry park activities. At the waterpark, you’ll plunge down thrilling waterslides such as Blackbeard’s Revenge, a tunnel of winding darkness, and Adventure Mountain, 2 sloping slaloms that crash down into a cool pool of water or the Lagoon’s newest ride… Kraken’s Conquest, a 55 ft., 4 lane speed race. There’s also Pelican’s Drift (Lazy River) where you can sit back in your tube and lazily drift your way around Castaway Bay.

Dry park fun include the 25 ft. Rock Wall Climb, zip around in the high performance Go-Karts around the winding multi-level, banked raceway, play Laser Tag, or test your skill on the Mini-Golf course. Daytona Lagoon also offers the hottest new video arcade games and Gilligan’s Sports Bar & Grill offers a variety of drinks to cool off with and delicious meals so you can re-fuel. Gilligan’s also features a number of plasma televisions, pool tables and dart boards.

Embry Riddle University

Museum of Arts and Sciences

The whole family will enjoy interactive experiences, exhibitions, and objects that tell the story of Florida’s historical and cultural development, from prehistory to present. The Center is home to the most complete fossil record discovered in Florida. Permanent exhibits include Africa: Life and Ritual, Gallery of Chinese Art, Cuba – A History in Art Cuba, Gallery of American Art, The Roots family collection- consisting of 800 Teddy Bears, decorative arts and more.

NASCAR - Daytona International Speedway

Distance:5.4 MilesFrom Hotel

"The World’s Most Famous Raceway” the Daytona International Speedway is located just five miles from the Plaza Resort & Spa. Home of the Daytona 500, the Pepsi 400 and the Rolex Races the Speedway also features a variety of attractions that are a must for race fans from around the world.

Enjoy a Speedway Tour or get "racing interactive” in the pits at the Daytona Experience. Be courageous with a 165 mile an hour drive around the Speedway Track at the Richard Petty Experience. There’s always lots to do at the Daytona International Speedway for race fans and folks that just want to have a lot of fun!

Living Legends of Auto Racing Museum

Learn about the history of NASCAR and the pioneers of beach racing and stock car racing through authentic memorabilia, antique racers and fascinating photographs. These all volunteer employees are full of interesting stories about past drivers, owners, and pit crews. If you’re a NASCAR fan, or just interested in racing history, this is one of the Daytona Beach attractions you should put on your ‘to do’ list.

Lighthouse Point Park

Lighthouse Point Park is a 52-acre park at the southern tip of Ponce Inlet and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Ponce deLeon Inlet and the Halifax River. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including raccoons, opossums, skunks, armadillos, shore birds and birds of prey. Park facilities include nature trails, fishing, swimming, picnicking and bird watching from an observation tower close to the inlet.

Marine land – Dolphin Conservation Center

Marine land opened in June of 1938 as Marine Studios – a facility designed for Hollywood film makers to create underwater footage for their movies. Never before had people had the opportunity to see marine life live and up close, and from the day it opened, Marine land has provided that opportunity to millions of amazed guests and continues to do so today. Over 70 years after our introduction to the world, and over 50 years after the first dolphin show debuted, Marine land continues as a leader in marine conservation, animal care and community education. This is one of the “Don’t Miss” Daytona Beach attractions! We’d love to see you here.

St. Augustine

Distance:52.8 MilesFrom Hotel

St. Augustine

World Golf Village

Distance:62.1 MilesFrom Hotel

World Golf Village

Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the world’s most authentic space attraction. Visit for a day or come back with a multiday pass and explore Space Shuttle Atlantis, the Apollo/Saturn V Center, and Angry Birds Space Encounter® or meet a veteran NASA astronaut.